Every Kinda People is a podcast series that documents and celebrates the amazing stories of extraordinary people living in Notting Hill Genesis homes.
Since 2020 we have partnered with Digital:Works to offer training for residents within our communities who would like to learn about sound recording, interviewing and what goes into making an audio podcast.
Inspired by BBC Radio 4 shows Desert Island Discs and Inheritance Tracks, the shows invite you to connect with interesting people and the music that has influenced their lives.
Series three
Released May 2024
The third series launched in May 2024. Eleven residents, all living in the Bolney Meadow estate in South London from a range of backgrounds and with a wide variety of interests, have been featured in this latest series.
Fond memories of a childhood in Iran. Music playing everywhere. Her family home, love and sharing food The new regime and revolution, restrictions and oppression. Wise powerful women stand strong.
Soghati - Haydeh
Believer - Imagine Dragons
Growing up in Nigeria, coco-farming, a mothers love, family pride and gospel music.
Sweet Mother - Prince Nico Rocafil
We Are The World - USA for Africa (various artists)
The joy of music, caring for grandson, going to church, grief, her faith, positivity and determination in life.
This Little Light of Mine- Gospel Dream.
The Lords Prayer- Andrea Bocelli.
From an idyllic childhood in rural Jamaica to the smog of London Town. Swapping plimsolls for a first record. Bob Marley and Johnny Nash visiting his Peckham school. Teaching himself to playing guitar and the powerful connection music has.
How Long Will It Take - Pat Kelly
Maggie May - Rod Stewart
Moving to Bolney Meadow Estate, the supportive community, why she became a pharmacologist and music’s soothing and calming effect.
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
I Need You Too Survive - Hezekiah Walker
Visiting rural Ireland annually as a child, mesmerising family stories, music and positivity in the Irish pub scene and loving yourself without approval.
The Wild Rover - The Dubliners
Love Myself - Hailee Steinfeld
Growing up in Grenada with music all around, coming to the UK in 1970’s. The Civil Rights Movement, self-education, the support of the community and her love for Nina Simone and Stormzy.
I Wish I knew How it Would Feel To Be Free - Nina Simone
Blinded By Your Grace - Stormzy
Born in Lagos, growing up music played loudly in his home. Coming to the UK to care for his Grandma and further his education. Music gives hope and uplifts his soul.
Magic System - Premier Gaou
Rock of Ages - Stanley Brothers
Out of love comes everything else, a Jamaican Rasta tells us about reggae’s uplifting and spiritual message, why she never forgets Black history and her passion and commitment for her charity work.
Marcus Garvey - Burning Spear
Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Huston
A passion for music and cooking, growing up in Ghana, where a love for food developed.
Love is the answer and is what we need more of.
Medofo Pa - Kojo Antwl
I'd Give Anything - Kojo Antwl
From evocative music played in the student discos near his first home, to playing his sisters records when she was out. And a reflective middle Gaelic Van Morrison hymn about commitment.
Substitute - The Who
Be Tho My Vision - Van Morrison
Series two
Released June 2022
Series one
Released December 2020
Hardship in wartime Britain, hanging out in bohemian Soho, father-son love, world cup anthems, and Bolero as a mathematic progression.
This is Peter’s story.
Songs mentioned include:
Danse Macabre Saint Saens
Bolero , London Symphony Orchestra - Georgiev
Non Ho L'Eta - Gigliola Cinquetti
Je Ne Regrette Rien - Edith Piaf
Mr Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan
Nessun Dorma , Andrea Bocelli - buy
Ode to Joy - Symphony No 9
Mio Babbino Caro, Puccini - Montserrat Caballe
Hey Jude - The Beatles
The Belfast Bombings, Sunday Service at the Presbyterian Church, life in the swinging 60s, radical feminist collectives and Japanese Buddhism.
This Margaret’s story.
Songs mentioned include:
I am Woman - Helen Reddy
White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
Rock Island Line - Lonnie Donegan
House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals
Ode To Joy Final Movement From Symphony No.9, Op.125
Life as an overseas engineer, Latin and calypso music, West Indian parties of the 70s, singing and evenings at the Tottenham Court Road Dominion.
[Hollis lives in one of our extra care schemes, and lives with dementia]
This is Hollis’ story.
Songs mentioned include:
Nature Boy - Nat King Cole
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Me And Mrs Jones - Billy Paul
Listening to Top of the Pops, life before ‘Care in the Community’, running competitively and gold medals in the special Olympics.
This is Paul's Story.
Songs mentioned include:
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly
Chariots of fire – Vangelis
You are everything – Stylistics
My first, my last, my everything- Barry White
Always and forever – Heatwave
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
From Brazil to Lake Como, To Sir With Love, learning to Meditate and Ibiza in 96’
This is Francisco’s story.
Songs mentioned include:
To Sir With Love - Lulu
O Bêbado e a Equilibrista - Elis Regina
Shaday - Ofra Haza
Enjoy The Silence - Depeche Mode
Watermark - Enya
Salma Ya Salama - Dalida
Children - Robert Miles
Insomnia - Faithless
School in Trinidad, playing the steel pan, travelling and the beauty of playing classical music on the pan.
This is Mark's Story.
Growing up in Hammersmith, punk and reggae from the 80’s, Dolly Parton ringtones, and the cultural mix of Goldbourne road.
This is Jenny's story.
Songs mentioned include:
You Got Me Singing - Leonard Cohen
The Snake - Oscar Brown Junior
Moonlight in Vermont - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Anji - Paul Simon
Now That We Found Love - Third World
Sodade - Cesaria Evora
Beside You - Van Morrison
Rosa Branca - Mariza
From Harley Street to Lagos, coming out to a Nigerian parent, seeing Britney in Vegas, strutting down the dancefloor and gaining a doctorate.
This is Sebastian’s Story.
Songs mentioned include:
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
How Great Thou Art [Hymn]
Slightest Touch - Five Star
That’s the Way Love Goes - Janet Jackson
Mo Money, Mo Problems - Notorious BIG
Boo! - Sticky ft. Ms Dynamite
Crazy in Love - Beyonce
Satisfied - Hamilton the Musical Soundtrack
Sweet Mother - Prince Nico Mbarga
Acoustic guitars, all-nighters at Les Cousins, watching live folk music and running his own record distribution company.
Keep an ear out for one of Keith's own songs! Written and played by Keith himself.
This is Keith’s story.
Songs mentioned include:
Catch the Wind - Donovan
May You Never - John Martyn
River Man - Nick Drake
God Bless the Child - Billie Holliday [from the Lady Sings the Blues album]
Rehab - Amy Whinehouse
She Loves You - The Beatles
A family of trained accomplished musicians, singing with Odyssey, music therapy sessions and caring for Nina Simone in Marseille.
Includes a bonus track! Keep an ear out for one of Janet’s very own songs.
This is Janet’s Story.
Songs mentioned include:
Claire De Lune - Claude Debussy
Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
Native New Yorker - Odessy
Baltimore - Nina Simone
Last Year's Diary - Janet Cofie
Careless Whisper - George Michael
